#Robert Half
As the mercury rises, so too does employee productivity, new Robert Half study shows
Around three in five managers expect employee productivity to rise during the summer months, according to research commissioned by specialist recruiter Robert Half. The survey of 460 hiring managers from small, medium and large companies across Australia found that a majority expect their staff to be “somewhat more productive” or “much more productive” (58%) throughout […]
CIOs dissatisfied with the size of the IT talent pool produced by Australia’s education system
Tertiary educators are struggling to keep up with demand from Australian CIOs for qualified IT professionals, according to research commissioned by specialist recruiter Robert Half. The survey of 160 CIOs and CTOs from companies across Australia found the education system is only able to satisfy 3% of technology leaders when it comes to their demands of the […]
In the era of cloud software, accountants must improve their communication skills
Accountants have always suffered from a poor image. They have traditionally been predicted as dull, aloof and impersonal, and people assume they work on their own without much interference from others. They are typically right brained, methodical people who like details and numbers more than words, but having the ability to communicate well is critical […]
How to stop a sickie culture from taking root
With Australia Day falling on Thursday this year, an opportunistic employee might be tempted to ‘chuck a sickie’ on Friday to stretch the public holiday into a four-day weekend. While this course of action might be gratifying for the individual, it can compromise the employer’s bottom line – especially if a sickie culture develops and […]
Unhappy staff coming between bosses and sleep
Poor staff morale can have a very tangible impact on the success of a business, but have you ever considered the impact it might have on your boss’ nights sleep?
Staff retention and hiring strategies necessary during business growth
A stronger Australian economy means businesses are expressing increased optimism for growth, but according to a new report by Robert Half, this is creating a larger workload for existing employees.
52% of employees would quit after a conflict with their manager
More than half (52 percent) of employees surveyed say they would quit after a conflict with a manager, highlighting the need to ensure managers aren’t pushing good employees out of your business.
77 percent of employees happy to accept less pay
The good news for employers is that three in four employees (77%) could now be influenced to accept a slightly lower salary from their current boss, according to a new salary survey conducted by recruitment firm OfficeTeam, a division of Robert Half International.